Hard Skills
AdvancedTissue ProcessingThe sequence of chemical and physical steps required to prepare biological tissue for microscopic analysis, including fixation, dehydration, clearing, and paraffin embedding.
AdvancedMicrotomyThe specialized technique of cutting extremely thin, translucent sections of paraffin-embedded tissue blocks using a microtome for placement on glass slides.
ExpertImmunohistochemistry (IHC)A laboratory method that uses antibodies to check for certain antigens (markers) in a sample of tissue, often used to diagnose cancer types.
IntermediateCytopreparationThe processing of non-tissue fluid samples, such as fine-needle aspirates or body fluids, into slides for cytological examination.
IntermediateLaboratory Information System (LIS) ProficiencyThe ability to use specialized software to track specimens, record results, and manage patient data throughout the laboratory workflow.